GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $) was 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
164.37 billion constant 2011 international $
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
80th
of 198 countries
All-time high
164.37 billion constant 2011 international $
in 2024
All-time low
43.85 billion constant 2011 international $
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP, PPP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant 2011 international $.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ for gdp, ppp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 71.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 43.85 billion constant 2011 international $, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 80th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant 2011 international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 79.68 billion constant 2011 international $ | — |
| 1991 | 72.97 billion constant 2011 international $ | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 65.31 billion constant 2011 international $ | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 56.51 billion constant 2011 international $ | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 54.31 billion constant 2011 international $ | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 54.69 billion constant 2011 international $ | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 54.13 billion constant 2011 international $ | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 51.09 billion constant 2011 international $ | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 50.26 billion constant 2011 international $ | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 48.11 billion constant 2011 international $ | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 44.79 billion constant 2011 international $ | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 43.85 billion constant 2011 international $ | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 45.14 billion constant 2011 international $ | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 47.66 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 50.87 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 53.99 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 56.86 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 60.42 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 64.18 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 66.01 billion constant 2011 international $ | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 70.71 billion constant 2011 international $ | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 75.57 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 80.92 billion constant 2011 international $ | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 87.79 billion constant 2011 international $ | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 96.10 billion constant 2011 international $ | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 102.75 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 105.21 billion constant 2011 international $ | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 109.13 billion constant 2011 international $ | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 115.48 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 120.55 billion constant 2011 international $ | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 122.64 billion constant 2011 international $ | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 130.24 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 141.87 billion constant 2011 international $ | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 154.08 billion constant 2011 international $ | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ is above the median for low income countries, which is 51.79 billion constant 2011 international $, 3.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47.98 billion constant 2011 international $, 3.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.70 billion constant 2011 international $ | 48.11 billion constant 2011 international $ | 79.68 billion constant 2011 international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.38 billion constant 2011 international $ | 43.85 billion constant 2011 international $ | 66.01 billion constant 2011 international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.42 billion constant 2011 international $ | 70.71 billion constant 2011 international $ | 120.55 billion constant 2011 international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 142.64 billion constant 2011 international $ | 122.64 billion constant 2011 international $ | 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 77 Serbia 177.10 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 78 Croatia 164.84 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
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- 81 Tunisia 156.09 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 82 Nepal 149.64 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 83 Uganda 144.14 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.8224 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 164.37 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.85 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp, ppp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 80th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release